"The Truman Show" is a 1998 American psychological comedy-drama film directed by Peter Weir and written by Andrew Niccol. It stars Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank, a man who unknowingly lives his entire life on a massive television set, broadcast live 24/7 as a reality show to an international audience. Everyone around him, including his family and friends, are actors contributing to the fictional world created for the show. The film explores themes of simulated reality, existentialism, media control, and privacy. The plot centers on Truman's gradual suspicion that his life is not real after noticing unusual events, leading to his ultimate escape from the constructed world. The film received critical acclaim, was a financial success, and sparked discussions about the nature of reality and media influence. It also inspired the term "The Truman Show delusion," describing a psychiatric condition where people believe their lives are staged reality shows. The film is recognized for its pioneering exploration of reality television and the impact of media on personal identity and freedom.
